I know classical philosophy very partially - the modern one even less -, although I remember perfectly well that I loved it in the Institute; Over the years, my husband, who with a lot of effort managed to finish Sociology and Political Science after access for over 25 years, came into my life. He always said that he would have preferred to study Philosophy, but doubted that it would have served him; thanks to him, Classic Thought has remained linked to my life in some way.
As far as I know, and what I can observe (that I know for a while), it would be more than necessary that philosophical concepts and their application were kept alive, especially in Education. And this reminds me of J. Delors when he stated that the pillars of the education system in the nineteenth century should include "Learning to Be"
And having said that, I cannot agree more with the professors who advocate integrating the so-called "Socratic Method" into their classes, since they know (and I give 100% reason) that a young mind is not a drawer in which to introduce supposed truths. And it is that you know ?, the Socratic school promoted - and much - the dialogues of the students with the professors, being the basic elements the question, the answer, the debate and the conclusion.
Oh what weirder things this girl tells us at this time on a Friday! (you will think maybe), but I tell you this week, an interview has been published to Ana Orantos, a doctor of Communication Sciences and an expert in Emotional Intelligence. Who is convinced that (referring to the commented method) “you don't have to tell a child what he has to do but you have to ask him what he thinks he has to do? That is to say, to place the responsibility in him ”.
He talks about teenage children, and this is very logical if we think they are people who are able to learn based on their experience. Dr. Orantos tells us that the basic personality is set at age eight. Then children (already in pre-adolescence) must be placed socially.
In the interview (published in The Province), which you can read in its entirety from the link below, Ana de how should the questions we ask be (honest and deep, to take responsibility); for this it is necessary to get involved in the lives of the children.
This orientation rejects orders, and gives way to the possibility of minors expressing themselves. It also indicates that the rules must be set among all, and that there must be mutual trust. It seems clear that if children are not available dependent children are formed You need to know what to do but then do not fulfill orders.
I must confess that it is more difficult, and harder, to relate based on asking them, than trying to solve all their doubts, ordering them, and avoiding frustrations. We live in too much haste, but it's something we can think about, and that we can incorporate into our daily relationships with our children, and with other children.
It is true, as Marcos said before, that adolescence is one more stage of growth, that we can follow - now if from a distance - and that it is precious to its protagonists. Particularly I have no forecasts of how I will live it: my son has a lot of autonomy and freedom, but there are only 11 newcomers, and he is still in the stage of experimenting through play; The girl is even smaller.
What I do know is that I must continue to improve as a mother, because of what one thinks it will be when the first child is born, as reality is, goes a long way. But I also agree with Ana Orantos, when she says that parents can continue learning, instead of lamenting the mistakes.
